Object Details

From:NHerts

Name/TitleSteelyard or wool scales

About this objectIron, notched yard arm, for weighing wool, cf 1565.
Second suspension hook missing.

A wool bale was hung on the short end of this early type of weighing scale, and a weight moved along the marked bar until the bar was level.

Date Made1600-1699

Period17th Century (1601-1700)

Medium and MaterialsMetal| Iron

Measurementswhole length 420mm
whole height 250mm

Named CollectionHitchin Museum

Object TypeSteelyard

Object number3852

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